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Sinn Féin MLA Liz Kimmins has said the party’s Green Energy Bill will ensure that small green energy producers get paid their fair share. Speaking ahead of a debate on Sinn Féin’s Small-Scale Green Energy Bill in the Assembly, the Newry/Armagh MLA said if passed, this bill will be a victory for families and the […]
The Workers Party spokesperson for West Belfast, Conor Duffy, has accused Executive Ministers Deirdre Hargey and Conor Murphy of ‘a callous disregard for low paid workers and people in receipt of benefits’ as the £20 weekly uplift to Universal Credit payments comes to an end this week. “It is simply unacceptable that the Communities Minister and […]
Communities Minister Deirdre Hargey has written again to the British Secretary of State for Work and Pensions to demand the British government retain the £20 Universal Credit Uplift which is due to be withdrawn next week. In the latest of a series of letters to Thérèse Coffey MP, Minister Hargey has again urged the retention […]
A number of benches have been installed recently at our facility in Drumcashel House in Newry. The three benches, created with social distancing and wheelchair access in mind, were made by the ARC horticultural project for people with learning disabilities in Bessbrook. Service users from our Daytime Opportunities programme were involved in making the benches, […]
Aontú Education Spokesperson Gemma Brolly welcomes the appointment of the Independent Panel for Review of Education,urging action during the proposed time frame and demanding representation for the Irish Medium Sector. “As Aontú Education Spokesperson, a teacher, a Learning Support Co-ordinator and a parent, I am delighted to hear that the independent panel who will conduct […]
Environment Minister Edwin Poots has launched Northern Ireland’s first ever Rural Community Pollinator Scheme to improve the health of our bees and pollinators and help protect our eco-systems. The £700,000 scheme, is part of DAERA’s Northern Ireland Centenary Celebrations and will provide grants between £3,000 and £12,000 to rural community groups and schools to create […]
A Warrenpoint accused of threatening two people with a knife and threatened to slit the throat of another has been refused bail. James Connors (20), of Ganna Way, Warrenpoint, appeared at Newry Magistrates’ Court. Connors is facing five charges. They are attempted robbery, assault on police, aggravated burglary and theft, burglary with intent to steal, and […]
Health Minister Robin Swann has launched a new Workforce Appeal to help maintain important surgery this winter. As the health service in Northern Ireland struggles to cope with some of the worst pressures ever experienced, the appeal aims to recruit individuals with the vital skills necessary to address the workforce deficit in specific areas of […]
The Public Health Agency (PHA) is urging everyone who falls into an eligible group to get the free flu vaccine, with the aim of boosting your immunity this winter. The call comes as the agency launches this year’s flu vaccination programme, offering vaccines which are specially formulated to tackle the strains of the virus which […]
Two men, both aged 22, have been charged with a number of offences, including the cultivation of cannabis and possession of a Class B controlled drug. Both are expected to appear before Newry Magistrates’ Court today, Wednesday 29 September. As is normal procedure, all charges will be reviewed by the Public Prosecution Service. The charges […]
Following a meeting of UK Government Ministers it has been agreed to introduce a new travel framework, simplifying the current process. Traffic light system – From Monday 4 October the traffic light system will be removed with the merger of the green and amber lists, leaving a single red list. Travel requirements for arrivals from the rest […]
South Lake Leisure Centre in Craigavon, was officially opened by The Earl and Countess of Wessex on Thursday 23 September, as part of a celebratory showcase event held at the leisure facility. The Earl and Countess visited the centre, which overlooks the stunning Craigavon Lakes, where Their Royal Highnesses were formally welcomed by the Lord-Lieutenant […]
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